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Latrel Dontae Smith-Vaden

Case from Joliet, IL dated Jun 06, 2023

Victim Details

Latrel Dontae Smith-Vaden

Male

Black / African American

Joliet

IL

2023-06-06

20

Latrel

Dontae Smith-Vaden

07/13/2026

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Latrel Dontae Smith-Vaden, a 20-year-old resident of Joliet, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on June 6, 2023. The incident occurred in the 600 block of East Benton Street on Joliet’s East Side, an area known for recurring gun violence and murder. Smith-Vaden suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was provided medical assistance by officers at the scene until paramedics arrived. He was subsequently taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, where he was pronounced dead.

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  • Obituary for Latrel Dontae Smith-Vaden | Minor - Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
  • Shaw Local: Police confirm ID of Joliet shooting victim in city’s east side
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    I'm deeply troubled by the news of Latrel's death, especially knowing how passionate he was about ca... ...Read More
    09/14/2024
    It's truly disheartening to see the rising crime in Joliet impacting the lives of so many young resi... ...Read More
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    I'm truly saddened by the news of Latrel Dontae Smith-Vaden's passing. While we can discuss the broa... ...Read More
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